China's box office revenue in July exceeded one billion yuan (about 139 million U.S. dollars) by 17:37 Friday, according to box office tracker Dengta Data.
More than 60 Chinese and international films have been scheduled for screening during the summer season, covering more than 10 genres including history, suspense, animation, science fiction, and action movies, giving moviegoers of all ages a rich variety to choose from.
Among Chinese films, comedies, suspense thrillers, and animated movies are particularly well-represented in this year's summer season.
The comedy film "The Lychi Road," adapted from Ma Boyong's novel, follows a Tang Dynasty (618-907) official on a quirky journey to deliver lychees.
The film "Dongji Island" recounts the true story of Chinese fishermen rescuing over 300 British prisoners of war in October 1942, after the Japanese transport ship "Lisbon Maru" was torpedoed and left to sink, despite being secretly packed with more than 1,800 prisoners.
The animated film "Strange Tales: Lanruo Temple" drew inspiration from traditional Chinese heritage.
Adapted from "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio," a collection of classical Chinese stories by 17th-century writer Pu Songling, the film weaves together folk tales.
China's box office in July surpasses 1 bln yuan
